Owls, falcons, eagles, oh my! 

For the first time in six years, the Discovery Bay Wild Bird Rescue is opening its doors to the public.

The rescue, at 1014 Parkridge Drive, Port Townsend, is run by Wildlife Rehabilitator Cindy Daily and Educational Director Joseph Molotsky. It serves as the primary rescue center for injured birds in Clallam and Jefferson counties. Currently, it’s home to over 100 birds. 

On Saturday, Nov. 30, from noon to 3 p.m., the rescue will host an open house for all ages, offering the community a chance to see its new outdoor classroom and exhibits. 

Visitors will learn about the rescue’s bird rehabilitation and release programs, meet several “ambassador birds” and have the opportunity to support the cause through donations and a raffle.

Daily explained that an “ambassador bird” is one that has been rehabilitated but for various reasons could not be returned to the wild.

“We can’t keep every bird that comes in and can’t go back to the wild, so we are very selective,” she said. “We pick birds that are calm, and are good candidates for being around people.” 

Some of the birds will be housed in the rescue’s newly built, 44-foot-long outdoor enclosures, while others will be held by Daily and Molotsky during the event. 

“They are going to see owls, falcons and eagles,” she said. “People will also be able to see our medical room and ask our veterinarian questions about what she does for us.”

Funds raised during the event will go toward the completion of the rescue’s outdoor classroom and exhibit space, which, in 2025, will host school field trips and public visits by appointment.

Open house attendees are asked to park on the main paved road before walking up the gravel path to the rescue. Handicap parking will be available up the gravel road. 

Warm jackets and mud-withstanding shoes are encouraged. 

“Everyone is welcome,” Daily said. “Come and have a peek, see what we’re doing and support it.”